Effects of Meditation on your Weight

How to Lose Weight, Based on Your Personality Type

At Byrdie, we’re constantly trying to stay healthy—while also remaining realistic and authentic. It’s important to take into account your schedule, goals, and personality when embarking on a new diet and exercise regimen. As Gigi Hadid so eloquently puts it, “Eat clean to stay fit, have a burger to stay sane.”

Are you really into working out but giving up indulgences is so not an option? We have the plan for you. Are you looking to slim down with a specific goal in mind (i.e. a wedding or a tropical vacation)? Or feel too introverted to go to an exercise class? Nicole Winhoffer, the creator of the NW Method and global ambassador for Adidas by Stella McCartney, Eve Lynn Kessner, a Soul Cycle instructor and holistic nutritionist, as well as a few other experts, created plans and advice for you.

Keep reading for the answers to your weight loss prayers, conveniently grouped by specific aspects of your personality.

When you’re super committed, it’s easy to become obsessed with your diet and exercise plan. Focus that energy on an Iyengar Yoga practice. It’s all about form and alignment—it will teach you about controlling your body and how it moves. That way, you channel that intensity into learning a meticulous skill, rather than being too hard on yourself.

Tiffany Cruikshank, the author of “Meditate Your Weight,” has some more sound advice: “Make sure you are carving out time to do something relaxing. I highly recommend meditation, but don’t be intimidated by the lack of achievement in this task—research has shown meditation lowers cortisol (and its implications on your waistline) and boosts cognitive function (memory, focus, attention). It also helps with other things like anxiety, pain, and anti-ageing. If you’re an over-achiever this might be the most helpful thing you can do for yourself. Keep it simple, take five minutes each day to find a comfortable seat, close your eyes, and notice your breath. Your nervous system will slow down and the effects will take place on their own.”

Click here to view the original article.